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“Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.”
― E.L. Doctorow

“Writing is easy. You only need to stare at a blank piece of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.”
― Gene Fowler

“Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money.”
― Moli

“I sat down and tried to write a story.

"Ian MacArthur is a wonderful sweet fellow who wears glasses and peers out of them with delight."

That was the first sentence. The problem was that I just couldn't think of the next one. After cleaning my room three times, I decided to leave Ian alone for a while because I was starting to get mad at him.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

“Night had come and eaten everything.”
― Rebecca Ethington, Through Glass: The Dark